Colorado Records First Tornado Of Season
By Chris Spears
DENVER (CBS4) - The National Weather Service says a weak landspout tornado touched down three miles north of Greeley at 3:02 p.m. Tuesday.
It's the first tornado of the season documented in Colorado.
No damage was reported and the tornado was only on the ground for a brief period of time.
Landspout tornadoes are common in Colorado and are different than ones produced by a supercell thunderstorm.
They're normally weak and don't last long, but they occasionally cause damage.
Severe weather season in Colorado typically starts in April and ramps up during May and June.
LINK: Severe Weather Guide
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